Area Overview
What makes Rau special
Rau is a SEPARATE MUNICIPAL TOWN on the AB Road corridor south-west of Indore, not a city suburb.
It has its own administration and market, with Pithampur industry and IIT Indore’s Simrol campus nearby.
Establish which authority applies — Rau is not under Indore Municipal Corporation.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled residential population in the western Indore belt.
Languages
Official language: Hindi, with Malwi widely spoken and English used in business.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Bengali
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
An established Indore locality under IMC, with a long-settled population.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Local households and society residents
26%
Young Professionals
Trade, education and the Vijay Nagar offices
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Rau
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Vijay Nagar restaurants (12 km)₹600–1400
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Sarafa & Chhappan dining₹150–500
Street food, Local
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- New Palasiya cafes (12 km)₹200–550
Coffee, Brunch
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Rau
Exceptionally Connected
Separate Town • Metro planned • Rajwada 25 min • Indore Airport 11 km
Local Train
Indore Junction is about 12 km, the city’s main railway station.
Metro
Indore Metro’s Yellow Line opened in May 2025, but only a ~6 km priority section with five stations on the Super Corridor side is running. The rest of the ~33.5 km ring is under construction, so for most of the city the metro is PLANNED rather than usable.
Airport
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport about 11 km — around 26 minutes at peak.
Roads
AB Road runs through the city with the AB Bypass, MR-10 and the Super Corridor forming the outer network.
Commute Times from Rau
Yellow Line (planned) Metro
6 min • Road
Rajwada
24 min • Road
Rajwada
25 min • Road
DND Flyway
15 min • Road
Indore Airport
26 min • Road
Indore Junction
16 min • Road
AB Road
2 min • Road
Rajwada
25 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Amity University (Sector 125)8 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Jaypee Institute (Sector 62)6 km
Engineering • Private
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya10 km
State University
- MGM Medical College12 km
Medical College
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)6 km
Engineering • Private
- IIT Indore (Simrol)30 km
Institute of Technology
Schools (K–12)
- Sector CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- Daly College15 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Amity International (Sector 44)13 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)12 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)15 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Local parks
- Green belts (6 km)
- Pipliyapala Park
- Bilawali Tank
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 4 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 7 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 6 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local parks
- Vijay Nagar (12 km) (retail & dining)
- Pipliyapala Park
- Rajwada & Sarafa
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • IMC jurisdiction
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- Vijay Nagar coworking
- Super Corridor IT parks
- Day passes from ₹400
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Local dining
- Sarafa night market
- Chhappan Dukan food street
- Outstanding street-food culture
Rau vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Rau is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Rau | Bijalpur | Rajendra Nagar | Sudama Nagar | Chandan Nagar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹14K–22K | ₹14K–22K | ₹17K–27K | ₹16K–24K | ₹14K–22K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹25K–46K | ₹25K–46K | ₹30K–56K | ₹27K–50K | ₹25K–46K |
| Premium Rent | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹78K–1.79L | ₹70K–1.6L | ₹65K–1.47L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.35L–3.64L | ₹1.22L–3.25L | ₹1.12L–2.99L |
| Train Station | Indore Jn (7 km) | Indore Jn (8 km) | Indore Jn (9 km) | Indore Jn (6 km) | Indore Jn (11 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Planned | Planned | Planned | Planned |
| Airport Distance | Planned | 8 km | 7 km | 9 km | 6 km |
| Nightlife | 11 km | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Lake / Green Belt | 4 km | 3 km | 5 km | 4 km |
| Safety Rating | 2 km | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
Why choose Rau?
Rau is a separate municipal town on the AB Road corridor south-west of Indore, with its own administration rather than being an Indore suburb, close to Pithampur industry and IIT Indore.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Local parks
Neighbourhood parks maintained by IMC.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 6 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
Pipliyapala Regional Park
The lakeside regional park on the city’s southern edge.
Best for: Walks & evenings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local market, Vijay Nagar (12 km), Treasure Island
Rajwada (12 km),, Sarafa Bazaar,, Lal Bagh Palace
Local sports grounds, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Emerald Heights grounds
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in Rau: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local market
- Vijay Nagar (12 km)
- Local sabzi mandi
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Indore)
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Sector parking adequate
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Sector library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Rau
Average monthly rents in Rau (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹7K – ₹10K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹10K – ₹16K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹14K – ₹24K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹25K – ₹46K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹39K – ₹76K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹65K – ₹1.47L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.12L – ₹2.99L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: A SEPARATE MUNICIPAL TOWN, not an Indore suburb. Rau has its own administration, and approvals, rates and processes follow from that rather than from Indore Municipal Corporation. Confirm which authority governs the specific property.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Rau
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Local market within the locality
- ✓Rajwada about 25 minutes by road
- ✓Vijay Nagar about 12 km
- ✓An established Indore position with settled streets
- ✓Local hospitals about 4 km
- ✓Amity University about 8 km
- ✓Indore Airport about 11 km
- ✓Local markets for everyday needs
- ✓Two operating metro lines across the city
- ✓Pithampur industrial belt and IIT Indore Simrol nearby
What to Watch Out For
- Establish IMC or IDA jurisdiction for the specific property
- Establish whether the land is NAZUL and its conversion status
- On agricultural land, confirm diversion has been granted
- Establish whether the property is NAZUL land and its conversion status
- Older stock varies considerably in condition
- Market parking is tight in the established sectors
- Air quality is a documented seasonal problem — check local readings
- Power backup arrangements vary between societies
- A SEPARATE MUNICIPAL TOWN — not under Indore Municipal Corporation
- Around 25 minutes to the Rajwada core
Renting in Rau: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.0
Safety
4.2
Environment
